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The No Longer Invisible Angle of Attack: AOA Indicators

Learn to Fly

Did you know that loss of control (LOC) is the number one root cause of fatalities in both general aviation (GA) and commercial aviation? An angle of attack (AOA) indicator can determine the aerodynamic health of the airfoil (wing). More than 25% of GA fatal accidents occur during the maneuvering phase of flight.

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Recognising NASA Technology on Modern Airliners

Fear of Landing

Glass cockpits are in use on commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft, and on NASA’s space shuttle fleet. One of the most revolutionary was the “area rule,” a concept that helped aircraft designers avoid the disruption in airflow and resulting drag caused by the attachment of the wings to the fuselage.